Funding for early learning in Kāhui Ako

Introduction

Early childhood education services and ngā kōhanga reo (services) representation in a Community of Learning | Kāhui Ako helps meet the needs of children by supporting positive education outcomes from an early age, laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

From 11 September 2018, services that are approved members of a Community of Learning can apply for joint funding from the Ministry of Education.

The purpose of this funding is to support services participation and collaboration within Communities of Learning to strengthen learning opportunities for children.

Annual funding amounts

The funding joint services are eligible for depends on the number of approved member services in its Community of Learning. This is determined at the time the application is submitted:

Number of member services in the Community of Learning

Up to 5 services

6-10 services

11 or more services

Total funding available per annum

(excl GST)

$4,000

$5,500

$7,000

Funding Timeline

Funding is available from 11 September 2018, and applications can be submitted up to 30 June 2020.

Eligibility criteria

To apply, member services need to agree:

how the joint funding will be used,

who will administer the joint funding on behalf of the applicants.

Application criteria:

services must be approved members of a Community of Learning

a service can only be the nominated fund-holder for one Community of Learning

Joining a Community of Learning

We need your help

The Ministry would like to understand how the funding enables meaningful engagement and participation of services within Communities of Learning. In late 2019, we will be looking for willing participants to engage with us for a short evaluation of how the funding has helped.